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Several pupils killed in a school bus crash, Eastern Uganda

However, officials had not immediately disclosed the number of casualties or those injured.

By Mate Tongola 2026-07-17 00:15:03

Several pupils killed in a school bus crash, Eastern Uganda

'Swahili-speaking' France Ambassador Suquet calls it a day after four years in Kenya

By James Wanzala 2026-07-17 00:00:00

Media bodies condemn attacks on journalists during Ol Kalou by-election

The three media organisations called for swift action against those responsible, urging police to end attacks on journalists

By Mate Tongola 2026-07-16 19:50:42

Nation Media Group condemns attack on journalists in Ol Kalou by-election

Nation Media Group condemns attack on its journalists covering Ol Kalou by-election, demands investigations after cameraman assaulted.

By Mike Kihaki 2026-07-16 17:47:42

Nation Media Group condemns attack on journalists in Ol Kalou by-election

Koome tasks new Appeal Court president with clearing 9,954-case backlog

Chief Justice Martha Koome challenges new Court of Appeal President Justice Gatembu Kairu, to clear backlog of 9,954 appeals and push court to resolve more cases than it receives each year.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 2026-07-16 16:27:38

Koome tasks new Appeal Court president with clearing 9,954-case backlog

Where are the Gen Zs? Ol Kalou poll reignites debate over youth turnout

The Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election has reignited debate over whether Gen Z's influence online is translating into participation at the ballot box.

By Esther Nyambura 2026-07-16 12:53:36

Where are the Gen Zs? Ol Kalou poll reignites debate over youth turnout

I will run an 'open' government, Ruto claims

“Institutions do not earn public trust by demanding it. They earn it by serving the people honestly, fairly and openly,” said Ruto.

By Fred Kagonye 2026-07-16 12:01:19

I will run an 'open' government, Ruto claims

'I am ready for the outcome': Muchina on Ol Kalou vote

UDA candidate Samuel Muchina Nyagah casts his vote at Huruma Primary School in Ol Kalou, expresses confidence of victory, pledges to accept by-election outcome.

By David Njaaga 2026-07-16 10:45:34

'I am ready for the outcome': Muchina on Ol Kalou vote

MPs order fresh probe into Sh844m university hostel project

The multi-million-shilling hostel project was scheduled for completion within three years.

By Benard Lusigi 2026-07-16 10:30:00

MPs order fresh probe into Sh844m university hostel project

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Inside the Sh6.4 billion payroll scam: 14 State agencies, counties implicated

The Standard can authoritatively reveal the 14 most affected departments in the forensic audit into the government's payroll system that uncovered a staggering Sh6.4 billion heist.

By David Odongo 2026-07-16 07:55:00

Inside the Sh6.4 billion payroll scam: 14 State agencies, counties implicated

LIVE BLOG: Ol Kalou voters head to the polls as UDA, DCP battle for Nyandarua seat

Voting begins in Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, Nyandarua Conty; IEBC opens 144 polling stations across five wards for 73,480 registered voters.

By Ronald Kipruto 2026-07-16 07:48:00

LIVE BLOG: Ol Kalou voters head to the polls as UDA, DCP battle for Nyandarua seat

Certificate of Good Conduct to be processed within a day

The Police Clearance Certificate, formerly referred to as Certificate of Good Conduct, will from next week be processed within a day from the initial 14 days following an upgrade of the system.

By Zadock Angira 2026-07-16 00:00:00